Month: April 2020

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded $1,770,657 to New York to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in rural communities.

Auburn Investigation Yields Drug Bust

Nearly a half an ounce of crack cocaine, was recovered along with approximately $2,580.00 cash and associated packaging materials and scales. The crack cocaine would have nearly a $2,500.00 street value.

Former Legislator Urges Residents To Fill Out 2020 Census Forms.

As everyone knows, we are going through an extraordinary crisis which has forced many Americans to remain at home for a prolonged period of time. With that being the case, there is now ample opportunity to fill out your Census Forms.

Compass Federal Credit Union’s Scholarship Deadline Is Friday, May 1

A total of seven graduating seniors in 2020 will be selected to earn a variety of scholarship amounts this spring. The Compass scholarship committee will select two applicants to receive $4,000 scholarships, one applicant to receive a $2,000 scholarship and four more to receive $500 scholarships.

29 Small Businesses Assisted Through COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program So Far

On March 23, Operation Oswego County, Inc. (OOC), with funding from the County of Oswego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA), and support from the County of Oswego Department of Community Development, Tourism, and Planning, launched the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program.

April 21, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

COVID-19 Statistics Update, April 21, 2020

According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m. today, there have been no additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since yesterday. The cumulative reported number is 56 cases across the county and of those, 44 have recovered and two have died.

Mexico MS Student Writes Short Story: ‘Kindness Can’t Be Quarantined’

The below short story was written by Mexico Middle School student Avery Mack in response to a recent call for submissions to a school contest. District and school administrators alike applauded Mack for her message of positivity during these difficult and uncertain times.

Barclay, Barlow To Hold Blood Drive In Oswego

On Friday, May 8, Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Ref-Pulaski) and Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow will host a blood drive to benefit the American Red Cross.

HHS Announces CARES Act Grants To Support Older Adults, People With Disabilities Amid Pandemic

Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing $955 million in grants from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to help meet the needs of older adults and people with disabilities as communities implement measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

State Alerts Consumers About COVID-19 Related Scams

The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers about scammers taking advantage of COVID-19.